Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erinacella
ID:
124249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 97: 258 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123578



Common Names

  • Erinacella Centaurea
  • Hedgehog Centaurea
  • Erinacella Knapweed


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Description

Centaurea erinacella (also called hedgehog knapweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It has small, pink or white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in open grasslands and meadows, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea erinacella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea erinacella is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea erinacella is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.

Where to Find Centaurea erinacella

Centaurea erinacella can be found in the dry regions of the Mediterranean.

Centaurea erinacella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea erinacella?

Centaurea erinacella

What type of plant is Centaurea erinacella?

It is an annual herb

Where does Centaurea erinacella grow?

It is native to Europe

Species in the Centaurea genus

Centaurea pseudomaculosa, Centaurea spicata, Centaurea loscosii, Centaurea triniifolia, Centaurea gadorensis, Centaurea messenicolasiana, Centaurea werneri, Centaurea grisebachii, Centaurea noguerensis, Centaurea papposa, Centaurea vermiculigera, Centaurea saxicola, Centaurea linifolia, Centaurea antitauri, Centaurea lactiflora, Centaurea vavilovii, Centaurea aplolepa, Centaurea sphaerocephala, Centaurea integrans, Centaurea ognjanoffii, Centaurea stevenii, Centaurea centauroides, Centaurea pinnata, Centaurea aeolica, Centaurea cankiriensis, Centaurea ebenoides, Centaurea ceratophylla, Centaurea simonkaiana, Centaurea rothmaleriana, Centaurea chalcidicaea, Centaurea pinnatifida, Centaurea nervosa, Centaurea foveolata, Centaurea elbrusensis, Centaurea triumfettii, Centaurea hermanni, Centaurea djebel-amouri, Centaurea chrysantha, Centaurea monticola, Centaurea melitensis, Centaurea affinis, Centaurea kizildaghensis, Centaurea filiformis, Centaurea scillae, Centaurea vatevii, Centaurea sterilis, Centaurea handelii, Centaurea androssovii, Centaurea litardierei, Centaurea oxylepis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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